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A Peek into the Season
108 Contemporary
Kite and Natani Notah: In The Realm of MiraclesAug. 5-Sept. 25
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VisionMakers 2022Dec. 2-Jan. 22
AHHA Tulsa
Sticker Book –...
A Look Inside Native America
What’s New?
The Oklahoma economy is booming, thanks in part to a variety of infrastructure projects spearheaded by Native American Nations. For example, the Choctaw...
A Glimpse Ahead
Destiny ReyesUnion High School
Attending: University of Oklahoma
Intended major: Psychology. For as long as I can remember, I have been captivated by the complexities of...
Diving into Education
Safety and Security
Safety in schools is an evergreen concern, and the first line of security is the campus police.
“Every university in Tulsa has its...
The Insider
Pitchlynn’s Poems, Reimagined
The new CD Poems to Songs: Hatchootucknee (Snapping Turtle) can be seen, at least in part, as a family affair – that is, if...
Starting Off
Opening the Door to Innovation
Beloved Oklahoman Will Rogers once said: “America is the land of opportunity, and don’t ever forget it.” In the same spirit, the Oklahoma Department...
Infrastructure
Community Effort Pays Off
Reaching skyward from the Canadian County prairie, Piedmont’s first two-story brick building houses the Piedmont Historical Society Museum. The structure was built in 1917...
Features
The Lap of Luxury
A Pop of Color
Photos by Justin Miers Photography
A show car garage, visible from inside the house through glass walls, is a great first impression...
Outside the Metro
The Draw of Lake Living
Located in the northeast corner of Delaware County and skirting the eastern shore of the massive Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, Grove has a...
Industry
Home on the Range
If you’re a big fan of Oklahoma’s myriad nature offerings, being a park ranger might be the perfect job for you. Constantly outdoors and...
Local Flavor
Rendezvous Pizza
Touting a “long-time love affair with Detroit-style pizza,” Rendezvous Pizza in OKC is a one-stop-shop for wings, pies and cold beer on tap.
A hallmark...
Destinations
The Many Moods of Montenegro
Called ‘Little Russia’ and ‘the Switzerland of the Adriatic,’ the uniqueness of Montenegro provides many moods. Meaning ‘black mountain,’ Montenegro is a stunning destination...
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State
All things Oklahoma
Starting Off
Examining the Market
What happens when inflation hits an all-time high in the last 40 years, the S&P 500 (a stock market index tracking the stock performance...
The Insider
The Leavening Power of Humor
Vida and Daniel Schuman, Oklahoma Magazine’s publisher and president/editorial director, respectively, have graciously allowed my writing to occupy this space for well over 15...
Philanthropy
Staying Vigilant
Human trafficking, a difficult topic to discuss, can feel very removed from the typical Oklahoman’s daily life. But according to local experts, it’s happening...
Business
A Sage Investment
Paying off ransomware attackers is something business owners don’t exactly like to think about. Yet, just about every 11 seconds, bad actors from around...
Issues & Ideas
Gas Prices, Demystified
Decisions made by the leaders of nations can affect oil supply and demand, explains Tom Seng, director of the School of Energy at the...
arts
A-OK at OVAC
A group in Oklahoma is dedicated to supporting visual artists through promotion, education, funding and connection. That organization is the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition...
Attractions
An Anticipated Centennial
In the classic novel The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck called Route 66 the “Mother Road.” In the 1930s, the paved road carried hundreds...
Culture
Main Street, America
Oklahoma’s favorite son Will Rogers once said: “We do more talking about progress that we do progressing.” And in some Oklahoma cities, progress often...
Industry
A Sharp Set of Skills
“I’m drawn to the frontier style because of the materials I get to use,” explains bladesmith and SDS Knifeworks owner Shawn Shropshire. “The patina....
Infrastructure
Change in the Air
Integral infrastructure updates are just around the corner for the 24 museums and sites owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, and caretakers are practically...
Starting Off
Examining the Market
What happens when inflation hits an all-time high in the last 40 years, the S&P 500 (a stock market index tracking the stock performance...
The Insider
Pitchlynn’s Poems, Reimagined
The new CD Poems to Songs: Hatchootucknee (Snapping Turtle) can be seen, at least in part, as a family affair – that is, if...
Infrastructure
Community Effort Pays Off
Reaching skyward from the Canadian County prairie, Piedmont’s first two-story brick building houses the Piedmont Historical Society Museum. The structure was built in 1917...
Life & Style
a map to living well
Destinations
A Taste of Spain
Culture, climate and geography converge in Spain to produce some of the most highly prized foods in the world, including olive oils, cheeses and...
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Outside the Metro
Welcome to the Circus
The Big Top hasn’t left town, but Hugo – long the winter home of circus shows – no longer calls itself “Circus City U.S.A.”
Although...
Health
Back Pain 101
Back pain is one of the most common reasons to seek medical care, says Santaram Vallurupalli, M.D., an OU Health orthopedic surgeon and assistant...
FYI
Clean Home, Happy Home
Whether you’re ready to go through the fanfare of some summer cleaning or are noticing a slight decline in the normal radiance of your...
Destinations
A Taste of Spain
Culture, climate and geography converge in Spain to produce some of the most highly prized foods in the world, including olive oils, cheeses and...
Taste
food, drink, and other pleasures
First Bite
A Seed that Blossomed
There are over a million restaurants in the United States. Each year, the James Beard Foundation chooses the 20 best to compete for its...
Tasty Tidbits
Nabati
Creative Mediterranean and vegan dishes beckon from the Nabiti menu, including the Zaatar pizza, a sublime perfection of herbs, olive oil and tomatoes, and...
Tasty Tidbits
Sugar Llamas
Sugar Llamas is a quirky and colorful ice cream parlor, coffee house and local donut shop – all with the very best in ingredients....
Chef Chat
A Culinary Destiny
Quinn Carroll’s success as a chef might have as much to do with his character as his skills in the kitchen.
“I treat everyone with...
August
Made with Love
Nestled within the bustling Plaza District of Oklahoma City, Made with Love lives up to its name. The simple but over arching philosophy at...
First Bite
A Seed that Blossomed
There are over a million restaurants in the United States. Each year, the James Beard Foundation chooses the 20 best to compete for its...
Local Flavor
Rendezvous Pizza
Touting a “long-time love affair with Detroit-style pizza,” Rendezvous Pizza in OKC is a one-stop-shop for wings, pies and cold beer on tap.
A hallmark...
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Where & When
great things to do in oklahoma
Film and Cinema
Original Content Abounds
August soon arrives, and instead of blockbusters and sequels, it’s mostly a month filled with original films, unattached to previously existing IP. A rarity...
Sports and Art Prevail
From art and sporting events to barrel racing and rodeos, Oklahoma is chock-full of events around the town.
For art enthusiasts, visit 108 Contemporary from...
A Jam-Packed Month
Gather the family and visit numerous community events in Tulsa, OKC and other cities this month.
Tulsa offers the Second Saturday Architecture Tour on Aug....
Film and Cinema
A Heatwave of Hits
Whether you’re in the mood for horror, a Marvel installation,
a documentary or an action movie, July’s jam-packed.
a documentary or an action movie, July’s jam-packed.
Community
Join the Fun
If you’re looking for a way to spend your Independence Day, Oklahoma’s got options. Tulsa offers FreedomFest at Tulsa River Parks on July 4;...
On the Stage
A Myriad of Stories to Tell
Get ready to have your senses flooded this July with a variety of performance options in the major metros.
At the Tulsa PAC, you’ve got...
Film and Cinema
The Draws of Summer Cinema
June has arrived! As we take a moment to realize we’ve (somehow) entered the sixth month of a year that feels like a repeat...